The Grade III Delaware Oaks returns to Delaware Park, featuring a competitive field of nine three-year-old fillies vying for a $300,000 purse in a 1 1/16-mile dirt showdown. This race serves as a key stepping stone for fillies targeting elite summer stakes, including the Alabama Stakes and Cotillion Stakes.
Race Details
Event: Grade III Delaware Oaks
Date: Saturday, June 14, 2025
Time: 4:51 PM ET
Venue: Delaware Park, Wilmington, DE
Surface: Dirt (1 1/16 miles)
Purse: $300,000
TV Broadcast: TVG, Fox Sports, NYRA Bets
Top Contenders & Horse Profiles
1. Kinzie Queen (Trainer: Greg Compton | Jockey: Junior Alvarado)
Pedigree: McKinzie – A. P.’s Glory (A. P. Indy)
Career Record: 6-1-3-1
Recent Performance: Third in G2 Black-Eyed Susan Stakes
Strengths: Consistent finisher with tactical speed
Concerns: Needs a strong break from the gate
2. Late Nite Call (Trainer: Niall Saville | Jockey: Tyler Conner)
Pedigree: Audible – Clockstrucktwelve (Midnight Lute)
Career Record: 5-2-1-1
Recent Performance: Allowance winner at Pimlico
Strengths: Improving form with strong closing ability
Concerns: Facing tougher competition
3. Complexity Jane (Trainer: Brittany Russell | Jockey: Jevian Toledo)
Pedigree: Complexity – Bestinthebusiness (Ghostzapper)
Career Record: 8-1-2-2
Recent Performance: Fourth in G3 Gazelle Stakes
Strengths: Versatile runner with stakes experience
Concerns: Needs to prove consistency at graded level
4. Margie’s Intention (Trainer: Brad Cox | Jockey: Luan Machado)
Pedigree: Honor A. P. – Playful Dancer (Tapit)
Career Record: 5-2-1-1
Recent Performance: Winner of G2 Black-Eyed Susan Stakes
Strengths: Proven graded stakes performer with strong closing speed
Concerns: First start since joining WinStar Farm partnership
5. Paris Lily (Trainer: Brendan Walsh | Jockey: Joel Rosario)
Pedigree: City of Light – Storm Lily (Storm Cat)
Career Record: 4-1-2-0
Recent Performance: Second in G2 Black-Eyed Susan Stakes
Strengths: Improving form with elite connections
Concerns: Needs a breakthrough performance
6. Cassiar (Trainer: Claude McGaughey III | Jockey: Jose Lezcano)
Pedigree: City of Light – Nellie Cashman (Smart Strike)
Career Record: 6-1-1-2
Recent Performance: Third in G3 Gazelle Stakes
Strengths: Strong pedigree for distance racing
Concerns: Limited experience at Delaware Park
7. Fondly (Trainer: Graham Motion | Jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr.)
Pedigree: Upstart – Lifetime Memory (Unbridled’s Song)
Career Record: 7-2-2-1
Recent Performance: Allowance winner at Keeneland
Strengths: Late bloomer with untapped potential
Concerns: Facing seasoned competition in first graded stakes attempt
8. Dyna Soar (Trainer: Michael Dini | Jockey: Sonny Leon)
Pedigree: Summer Front – Dynatail (Harlan’s Holiday)
Career Record: 5-1-1-1
Recent Performance: Fourth in G3 Gazelle Stakes
Strengths: Speedy front-runner with dirt adaptability
Concerns: Adjusting to stakes-level competition
9. Whatintheliteral (Trainer: Jena Antonucci | Jockey: Julio Hernandez)
Pedigree: Lord Nelson – Lilikoi (Candy Ride)
Career Record: 4-1-1-1
Recent Performance: Allowance winner at Gulfstream Park
Strengths: Proven sprint ability with strong pedigree
Concerns: Needs a rebound effort after last race
Race Strategy & Betting Insights
Pace Projection: Margie’s Intention and Paris Lily likely to press early, while Kinzie Queen and Fondly close late.
Key Matchups: Margie’s Intention vs. Paris Lily in the stretch battle.
Dark Horse: Fondly could surprise with a breakout performance.
